Whoa, saw the good reviews but wasn't expecting this
I came into this movie brand new. I'd never heard of the YouTube shorts however many years ago, didn't even know they were a thing. I'd seen the reviews saying this was good but thought it looked a little goofy. I probably would never have given it a shot had a close friend not posted about it on their Instagram, and I can honestly say I was blown away by this movie.
Marcel is so honest and genuine that you can't help but to fall in love with the little guy right out of the gate. This movie will make you laugh, it'll probably make you cry, but overall it will leave you with a different perspective on the little things in life that we take for granted. Whether that's a drop of water or a crasin, Marcel finds a way to make these little things seem so much more significant by wholly appreciating their value.
The movie is filmed documentary style like the YouTube videos (which I've now gone back and watched a couple of) and like those videos they do a perfect job of capturing the wonder of life from the perspective of a one inch tall shell and his journey to find his family, and make a new friend.
I can't remember the last time a movie touched me like this one did. Easily the best animated movie of the year (sorry Pinocchio) and a film that I promise you won't regret watching alone or with your family, unless you're completely heartless of course.
Also, just a little tip. If you're like me and just had to have a Marcel of your own. You can buy a cute little figure at the A24 website and it's fantastic. Mine is currently ice skating on top on my dusty bookshelf :). Enjoy.
Marcel is so honest and genuine that you can't help but to fall in love with the little guy right out of the gate. This movie will make you laugh, it'll probably make you cry, but overall it will leave you with a different perspective on the little things in life that we take for granted. Whether that's a drop of water or a crasin, Marcel finds a way to make these little things seem so much more significant by wholly appreciating their value.
The movie is filmed documentary style like the YouTube videos (which I've now gone back and watched a couple of) and like those videos they do a perfect job of capturing the wonder of life from the perspective of a one inch tall shell and his journey to find his family, and make a new friend.
I can't remember the last time a movie touched me like this one did. Easily the best animated movie of the year (sorry Pinocchio) and a film that I promise you won't regret watching alone or with your family, unless you're completely heartless of course.
Also, just a little tip. If you're like me and just had to have a Marcel of your own. You can buy a cute little figure at the A24 website and it's fantastic. Mine is currently ice skating on top on my dusty bookshelf :). Enjoy.
- masonlreed
- Feb 3, 2023